How are your investments currently impacting people, planet, and places? Investments are not simply financial maneuvers that return a profit, but consequential actions that shape the diverse and complex world we live in today - and are creating for future generations. Your investments have the opportunity to support thriving local communities, alter the course of...
Enabling capital markets to finance the transition Understand how Europe's major banks and capital markets firms are shaping their sustainability products and practices
The eighth annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) will be held from 3 to 4 May 2023. The Forum will be convened by the President of ECOSOC Her Excellency Lachezara Stoeva who has appointed two co-chairs – H.E. Ms. Mathu Joyini, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United...
Moody’s sustainable finance specialists will discuss the latest trends shaping global sustainable debt markets, including recent issuance trends and forecasts, evolving market standards and a spotlight on the automotive sector. Topics include: What were the key drivers of sustainable bond issuance in the first quarter and outlook for the remainder of 2023? To what extent...
This Virtual Event will provide a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among experts in the field of sustainable energy and island communities. It will explore innovative technologies, best practices, and policy frameworks for promoting sustainable energy transitions in islands. The outcomes of the will contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions for island...
Impact Investing Conference 2023 in London is the Impact Investing World Forum (IIWF) 2023 as one of leading social impact investment events for ESG Funds, UN SDGs, Investor and sustainable investing in UK Europe Oxford University.
Human activity has caused precipitous increases in greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, resulting in a one degree warming of average global surface temperatures over the past century. As the planet responds to rising emissions, extreme weather events are expected to become more frequent, distressing both natural and human systems. Researchers and practitioners need innovative analytical tools and data sources...
In partnership with UNEP FI, Climate Action will host the 6th annual Sustainable Investment Forum Europe in Paris on 09 May 2023. The forum’s mission is to support European and global action for an equitable and just transition in sustainable investing. The Forum will provide the medium to foster solutions for sustainable investors as they...
After a sell-out event in 2022, the 2nd annual ESG Risk Management Summit North America (May 9-10, 2023 | New York) will bring together leading financial risk experts who will discuss how they are getting ahead of regulatory exercises, integrating governance practices, and developing ESG centric risk modeling within their institutions. Join 120+ ESG risk management experts to: Prepare...
The ICF SIS annual conference offers a unique opportunity to network with leaders of the sustainable, responsible and impact investing community and to learn about new approaches, trends and policy developments in the field. The conference will attract representatives of asset owners, such as insurance companies, pension funds, foundations & endowments, family offices, asset management...
An estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic enters the ocean every year, making up over 85% of total marine waste. Plastic pollution is an accelerating global problem. An estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic enters the ocean every year, making up over 85% of total marine waste. This devastates ecosystems and impacts livelihoods....
The seventy-ninth session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will be held from 15 to 19 May 2023 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. Guided by the theme “Accelerating climate action in Asia and the Pacific for sustainable development”, the annual session will be an opportunity to...
The existence of landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERWs) because of protracted sequence of domestic and regional conflicts has for decades severely affected countries in the Asia and the Pacific, resulting in thousands of casualties and injuries every year, millions of internally displaced people and many more lives in danger. 21 countries in...
The ICF SIS annual conference offers a unique opportunity to network with leaders of the sustainable, responsible and impact investing community and to learn about new approaches, trends and policy developments in the field. The conference will attract representatives of asset owners, such as insurance companies, pension funds, foundations & endowments, family offices, asset management...
The Impact Investor Global Summit is the leading conference on how private market investors can tackle the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges through impact investing. Generalist to thematic, the event will showcase some of the most exciting impact managers in the world as well as active institutional investors in the market. Join over 500...
Regional Stakeholders Consultation in Africa: Nature-positive trade for sustainable agricultural supply chains The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is delighted to invite you to participate in this consultation, which will gather diverse stakeholders to discuss priorities, challenges and opportunities in the region, and explore and provide recommendations for actionable solutions to move towards a sustainable, fair and...
The first global consultation meeting in the intergovernmental consultations on nature-based solutions will be a virtual meeting. It will comprise two four-hour sessions, one held on Tuesday May 16th and one on Wednesday May 17th 2023.
Central Asia is particularly vulnerable to the negative impacts of a rapidly changing climate—it is an arid, landlocked, snow-fed region with most of its water originating in glaciers of upstream mountains and neighboring countries that has a largely agrarian economy, aging infrastructure, and high population growth. Although the countries of the region – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz...
The agricultural sector in the Asia-Pacific region is suffering from a number of key constraints which are significantly worsening the vulnerability of agriculture to climate impacts in the region. Apart from being highly vulnerable to its impacts, agriculture is also an important contributor to climate change. Agricultural innovation for development of more efficient and sustainable technologies...
The side event aims to showcase concrete actions led by cities and local governments to accelerate the achievement of national net-zero goals and to discuss how city-led climate actions and national support could expedite the collective regional climate action in Asia and the Pacific. The event is co-organized by the Republic of Korea, Trilateral Cooperation...
This event allows participants to understand how the Asia-Pacific Green Deal for Business brings together private sector sustainability champions like leading corporates and financial institutions, to enable MSMEs towards climate action. Participants at the event will learn how businesses can use the new Green Deal live digital platform and tools to track, report, and analyze...
In this webinar, UNEP will present the key findings of its latest report "Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy". The report proposes a systems change to address the causes of plastic pollution. It combines reducing the most problematic and unnecessary plastic uses with three market shifts – Reuse, Recycle, and Reorient and Diversify – and...
The race to decarbonize the aviation sector is intensifying as technologies evolve and net-zero targets draw nearer. Industry leaders and politicians are under growing pressure to increase efficiencies and align on the scale-up of low-emission solutions whilst maintaining safety, commercial viability and growth. At least two-thirds of aviation’s carbon reduction is expected to come from...
Join our latest virtual series of ESG events, with the first one diving in to the ever-evolving landscape of ESG regulations. In this webinar, you will get a comprehensive overview of all the latest developments we have seen in ESG regulations, and set the scene for further evolution in the regulatory landscape that is expected...
With representatives from leading businesses, corporate biodiversity initiatives, and indigenous groups, this webinar will focus on outcomes of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15). This event will give businesses a better understanding of their risks, dependencies and impacts on biodiversity, as well as practical ways to engage in corporate investment initiatives and build cross-sector partnerships to...
Green steel, made with hydrogen instead of coal, significantly cuts carbon emissions. It is crucial for sectors like energy, automotive, and white goods as they strive to decarbonise their operations and supply chains in response to incentives and tightening ESG regulation. While a promising eco-friendly alternative to traditional steel production, green steel faces challenges in...
The environmental, social and governance agenda has entered a new chapter and is finding itself under intense scrutiny. With climate pledges unfulfilled and red flags over greenwashing multiplying, businesses and investors are being tasked by regulators and society to demonstrate progress they are making on their ESG goals. Calls for transparency and accountability are growing...
The UNEP FI Regional Roundtable Asia Pacific will be held in person on 24-25 May in Seoul, South Korea. The event will convene UNEP FI members, policymakers, civil society organisations, and academia to discuss the advancement of sustainable finance, its challenges, and solutions in Asia Pacific. In addition to having the opportunity to network with the...
The World Bank Group (WBG) Korea Office was established in 2013 with the Republic of Korea (Korea) emerging as a key development partner of the WBG through its financial contributions, its thought leadership, and the unique development experience of being the first former aid recipient to join the Organization for Economic Development (OECD)’s Development Assistance...
Overview For the first time ever, the BVCA is delighted to bring members a full day dedicated to ESG and Impact. The conference will feature separate streams for PE and VC audiences, with dedicated ESG, impact and climate sessions. Expert speakers will explore essential issues including, biodiversity, carbon credits, D&I, sustainability regulations, and greenhushing. Tickets...
This event aims to present the findings of a new report: “The effect of multinational enterprises on climate change: supply chain emissions, green technology transfers, and corporate commitments.” This report brings together the latest available data, analysis and literature to answer four key questions related to the relationship between MNEs and climate change: (1) What effect...
Network for Greening of the Financial System (NGFS) climate scenarios have become a financial industry standard. We employ their latest iteration to illustrate the impact on the corporate PD projections from the Moody's Climate Adjusted Expected Default Frequency model. The model links global and sectoral dynamics with physical risk assessment and emissions at the company...
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in is organizing the Regional Meeting on Accelerating the Transition to Electric Mobility for Public Transport in collaboration with the Department of Transportation, the Philippines on 24 and 25 May 2023 in Manila. The meeting will be conducted in English language only. Achieving...
In this webinar, learn how to access and utilize ESG Book's data on corporate sustainability and emissions disclosures, which is now available on the Bloomberg Terminal and via Data License. This webinar will provide an overview on ESG Book, how to best access it and ESG Book's roadmap for future products. -ESG Book's offering on...
The impacts from climate change are increasingly being felt around the world, and are driving firms to consider the physical risk exposure of their investments. However, obtaining accurate and actionable physical risk measurements is rife with challenges. To address these challenges, Bloomberg has partnered with riskthinking.AI to deliver intuitive physical risk indicators that cover every...
The second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-2) will take place from 29 May to 2 June 2023 at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Headquarters in Paris, France. The meeting will be preceded by regional consultations on 28 May...
Maritime and port activities serve as a key enabler of all dimensions of sustainable development and of deeper regional integration due to their vital role as the gateway for international trade. Despite the diversity of Asia and the Pacific region, which includes coastal countries, small island developing States or archipelago countries, there are several common...
3rd annual Sustainability Week US focuses on helping businesses become sustainable faster, while taking advantage of green subsidies. The event makes a difference through its focus on immediate action by business and governments, with the goal to help create a better, much more sustainable, adaptable and resilient world tomorrow. It brings together the private and...
The World Bank Group will hold its 9th Global Affordable Housing Conference on May 31- June 2, 2023 at the World Bank Group Headquarters in Washington D.C. Participants have also the possibility to join virtually the conference. The theme of the conference is “Looking ahead: unlocking access to affordable, green and resilient housing through innovation.” Entrepreneurs, financiers, policy makers, researchers...
The maritime sector is responsible for over 3% of global annual greenhouse gas emissions. To get on track with the UMAS Transition Strategy Report, the sector must cut its emissions 45% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2040. The SBTi will host a training webinar on May 31 to explore the Science Based Target Setting Guidance for the Maritime Transport...
To efficiently contribute to the creation of a more prosperous planet, sustainability needs to be embedded in a company’s DNA. This can be a challenging task, especially for departments who do not directly work on sustainability issues. The UN Global Compact Network USA will host The Business Breakdown of the SDGs webinar series to provide...